Jimmy Lewis SUP Boards Introduction..

WHY a Jimmy
Board?

With the
proliferation of cheap SUP’s on the market…it’s time to
highlight again what separates a quality board that will last a
lifetime, from a nicely painted piece of junk that will start to
deteriorate the minute you hand over your hard earned cash…

For some, the
technical details of board construction is a snooze-fest. But
there is a huge difference between construction methods, weight,
quality and price. So you need to arm yourself with some simple
research and questions.

One of your first
questions should be about the construction. The materials and
method will dictate the weight, flexibility, and durability of
your board. And it will help you separate fact from hype from
garbage.

A key phrase you
should hear is “Epoxy PVC Sandwich Construction”. Don’t fall for
catchy names or three-letter descriptions.

Jimmy has been using
this construction method on his boards for decades. Study the
diagram below to learn why it is still the best.

Traditionally, a
foam core was simply covered with fiberglass and resin. The
advent of the Epoxy PVC sandwich revolutionized the weight and
the strength. Instead of thick, heavy layers of glass alone, a
shaper could wrap the foam core with thinner layers of glass and
flexible sheets of high density PVC foam. The epoxy infused
result was a lighter weight skin of PVC foam bridging a layer of
glass on either side.

Much stronger and
lighter than fiberglass alone.

Although large scale
production includes the use of moulds to bond the layers and set
the rocker-line, all of Jimmy’s blanks and rails are still
shaped and finished by hand. There are no computerized cutting
machines popping out board after board. There is, however, a
highly skilled group of shapers whose attention to detail meets
Jimmy’s high standards.

Durability
details: You need peace of mind that your hull or fin
is not going to rip out the first time you make contact with the
ocean floor or the garage floor. Ask if the fin boxes and key
points are reinforced with high density PVC foam. This will
assure you that the extra mile has been traveled to keep the
weight down but the strength up. You’ll be surprised to learn
how many brands are just using fiberglass.

Automotive
Hand-Painted Finish

Jimmy isn’t about
mass production on the fastest cheapest scale. He’d rather make
a functional work of art that riders are proud to own and care
for. Every Jimmy Lewis Kite, Paddle, and Surf board is finished
with hot coat of epoxy, primer, paint, and clear coats.

The Urethane paints and graphics are laid down just like a
car would be painted. Each layer is masked and sprayed by hand.
The finishing clear coat is hand polished to a deep shine that
can only be matched by a high-end luxury car. Recent
improvements in the chemical bond make this finish as durable as
it is beautiful.